Speed a Factor in the Fatal Crash on Lee Chapel Road
Police release more information after further investigation.
Crash investigation
Fatal Crash on Lee Chapel Road Claims Two Students’ Lives
Steep hills are no stranger to fatalities in Fairfax Station.
Fatal crash in Fairfax Station
Rock Art Show Splashes Color in Mount Vernon
Nepenthe Gallery is hosting famous artworks from the Scooby Doo and Yellow Submarine days.
Beatles Art
Mount Vernon Sees a Lot in 2022
A few noteworthy events are a sample of the community growth.
2022 in Review
Horses and Cows Were Common around Mount Vernon
The Gazette was delivered on horseback at one point.
Horses
Traffic Safety Under the Microscope Once Again
Lusk’s Virtual Town Hall Meeting brings out VDOT, police
Traffic Meeting
Plants and Animals Center the Stage at Huntley Meadows
Park photo contest reveals the variety of species in this county park.
Photo Show
Kids Are Stars of Lego Discovery Center Groundbreaking
The new Lego Discovery Center will open next summer in Springfield.
Lego Discovery Center
Fairfax County Park Authority Changes, Additions
Changes to enhance the gold standard they earned five times in the past.
Park staff changes
Mount Vernon Rec Center Renovations Already Impacting Users
Furniture removal irks some; big changes on their way.
Mt. Vernon Rec Center
Murder Suspect Lead to a Police Chase in Mount Vernon
Arrest was made in the Eisenhower Valley off Picket Street.
Shooting leads to chase
Fatal Shooting in Hybla Valley on Monday Night
Neighbors found victim on the sidewalk on Audubon Avenue.
Shooting in Hybla Valley
Family Roots Fuel Fermentation in Mount Vernon
Woodlawn Press Winery entrepreneurs do it all on site.
Family Wine Business
I-66 Express Lanes Open out to Gainesville
Officials cut ribbon on the $3.7 billion express lanes project where tolls and carpooling are part of the picture.
Express lanes
Torpedo Factory Artists Take Their Works On the Road in Alexandria
Show at Mark Center is one of many planned for other parts of Alexandria.
Art Show
Candlelight Tour Highlights George Washington’s Christmas in Mount Vernon
The setting is Christmas time in 1772.
Mount Vernon tour
The Dixie Pig Aura Lives On
A booth from the old restaurant has found a home in Winchester.
Dixie Pig
Batten Down the Hatches for the Top Boat Names in 2022
Boat US Releases the top boat names to shiver me timbers
Boat Names
America Recycles Day, Reminder that Recycling Is Forever
Reduce, reuse, recycle.
Reduce, reuse, recycle.
Dogs and Cats Keep Them Busy at the Mount Vernon Animal Hospital
Pets are an important part of the family.
Vet business
Burke Veteran Inspired by Recent Mail Call
Honor Flight artwork makes up display at South Run Rec Center.
Veterans Day
Huntley Meadows Haunted by Car Burglaries
Increased lighting and police patrols are on the suggestion list.
Car Burglaries
Garage Construction Dominates Central Springfield
Multiple uses planned for the Springfield Community Business Center Commuter Parking Garage.
Springfield project
If It Quacks Like A Duck….in Springfield
Duck Donuts opens in Springfield to an cheerful morning crowd.
Donut shop
Local Band’s First Music Video Filmed on a DC Rooftop
”Running To You,” is complete, click the link at the end of the story.
https://youtu.be/wRj43NeO3JE
Tour de Mount Vernon Explores Mount Vernon Sites
Annual bike ride gets more riders each year.
Tour de Mount Vernon
Wheelchair Athletes Fit in Community Sports
Conference looks at inclusive sports with the parks and recreation leaders in mind.
Wheelchair meeting
Local Deli’s Sandwich List Resembles the Old Ball Coach’s Playbook
Washington football stars go down in Franconia Deli history.
Football-themed sandwiches
A New Springfield Discussed at Chamber Meeting in Mount Vernon
New elements around the town center will bring needed economic development.
New Springfield discussed
Historic Huntley has Secrets for the Trained Eye and Ears in Mount Vernon
Lesser visited Mount Vernon site offers special view of the Hybla Valley.
Historic Huntley
Community Shopping Area Adorned by New Parklet
All sorts of possibilities for colorful space in the Mount Vernon Plaza shopping center.
New Parklet
Pedestrian Fatality in Familiar Spot along Richmond Highway in Mount Vernon
County roads continue to be hazardous for pedestrians.
Pedestrian Hazards
Off-The-Beaten-Path Is Cervantes Secret in south Springfield
Artisan coffees accent the Central American theme with an industrial look.
Cervantes Coffee
Dam Awareness Rises in Hurricane Season
Dams in Fairfax County are under the regulator’s magnifying glass.
Dams in Fairfax County
Storm Flooding Is Not Only a Risk for Coastal Areas
Homeowners everywhere eye flood insurance; measures to protect inland boats also recommended.
Floods
Discussion Opens for Mount Vernon Woods Park Redevelopment
Comment period ends Oct. 10.
Park development
Reston Film Festival Supports Childhood Healthcare
Don’t miss Washington West Film Festival as it kicks off Oct. 13.
Reston film festival
Ribbon Cut on New Mount Vernon Trail Feature
National Park Service improvement is one of a few along the parkway.
MV Trail
Working Up the Scares at The Haunt in Lorton
Workhouse Arts Center’s Haunted House in Lorton is a work of theatrical proportions.
Workhouse Haunt
Rotary's Bocce Tournament: Mission and Remembrance
Benefits Dixon Center for Military and Veteran Services
Bocca
Parkway Intersections In Crosshairs Again
Belle Haven Road and Belle View Boulevard were topics at meeting.
Parkway
Calmness and Nutrition
Mantra at Zen Press Juice Bar
If you go… Zen Press Juice Bar & Café 8120 Richmond Highway (703) 852-3929 www.zenpressjuice.com/
It's the SUMMER of the Summer of George
The local band now has a video.
Summer of George hits it big this summer
Scenes in Mount Vernon
There’s more to the community than George Washington and the historic plantation.
Scenes in Mount Vernon